Wildlife Biologist

Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI)

NRSI is proud to provide high quality and cost‑effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada. We are a highly respected niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Our team of skilled ecologists provides expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.

Why Us?

At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work‑life balance and a safe work environment. We offer a competitive hourly wage, the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff, and career growth opportunities by promoting from within our organization.

Your Contribution to NRSI

NRSI is looking for multiple locally situated, motivated and independent individuals to conduct field monitoring activities, primarily conducting wildlife mortality searches at operating wind or solar energy facilities across Alberta.

We are hiring for multiple locations and positions in Alberta:

- Medicine Hat (2‑4 positions)

- Lethbridge (up to 2 positions)

- Red Deer (1 position)

- Edmonton (up to 2 positions)

These positions provide an opportunity to gain experience in visual bird and bat identification, to implement scientific methods, and to collect and analyze data employing a high attention to detail. These positions will report to one of NRSI’s Renewable Energy Project Managers or Field Coordinators. There are two different types of positions available with different work hour expectations:

- Position I involves multiple days of fieldwork (i.e. 3–4 days/week)

- Position II involves limited days of fieldwork (i.e. 0–2 days per week)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Taking well‑organized and detailed field notes

- Communicating frequently and as required with project managers, other field staff, and clients

- Safely collecting and handling bird and bat carcasses

- Occasional assistance with other field‑or office‑related tasks

- The primary duty for some of these roles will be to conduct walking searches for bird or bat carcasses according to a strict schedule

- Some roles will require that a 4WD vehicle (provided to the employee) be driven on rough roads

Your Education

- A post‑secondary degree or diploma, or high school diploma

Key Job Requirements

- Willing and able to work under inclement weather, in a variety of environmental and vegetation conditions, for long hours, and occasionally on holidays or weekends

- Physically fit in order to walk for several hours each day in potentially challenging terrain

- Demonstrated interest in wildlife and the environment, including the desire to pursue a career in this field

- A good work ethic and positive attitude, dependability, flexibility, and excellent communication

- Ability to work independently on a regular basis

- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, including the maintenance of well‑organized and detailed field notes

- A valid driver’s license and being over 18 years old in order to drive a rental vehicle

- Able to safely drive on rough roads and terrain

- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification

- Able to reliably commute to the field work location on a regular basis by the start date

Assets

- Experience in the identification of birds and/or bats by sight

- Experience driving a 4WD vehicle on rough roads

- Experience conducting wildlife surveys, soil assessments, vegetation inventories, or delineating vegetation communities using standard survey protocols

- A reliable personal vehicle insured for work purposes, with at least $2 million in liability insurance (authorized mileage will be reimbursed)

Application Closing Date

February 6, 2026.

Application Requirements

A cover letter addressed to Olivia Gauthier is required with all applications.

Position Start Date

February 24, 2026.

Position End Date

November 6–20, 2026.

Location

Project sites in Alberta near Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Edmonton. Relocation or accommodation costs will not be reimbursed for primary job duties.

Salary

$22.00–$25.00 per hour commensurate on experience.

Estimated number of hours per week, including authorized travel

- Position type 1: 32–40 hours/week

- Position type 2: 0–25 hours/week

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Statement

NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NRSI is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process, employment, services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our HR Department at 519‑807‑0592.

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